A Canterbury Tale

Michael Powell, 1944

Spine #341

Picked by 1 guest

Mystery / War / Drama

Criterion Letterboxd TMDB

Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Written by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Cinematography Erwin Hillier

Edited by John Seabourne Sr.

Cast Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet, Charles Hawtrey, Esmond Knight, Hay Petrie, George Merritt

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Ben Whishaw actor

“This film is very beautiful: A Canterbury Tale. It has this beautiful line in it about how disappointing life is. It’s such a tender, sad film. I’m going to take that. This is one of Derek Jarman’s favorite films. He loved this film.”

Ben Whishaw